Rose and Gun Episode 31 Recap
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Wu Si's mother arrived in Wenzhou after hearing her son was returning. When Tang Xin offered her a place to stay, she politely declined, explaining she had already settled into a hotel. She then directly asked Tang Xin about the issues between her and Wu Si. Tang Xin explained that Wu Si had proposed to her before his deployment, and she had intended to accept upon his safe return.
However, everything changed when he came back; he seemed to rescind the proposal and began avoiding her, leaving her confused. Wu Si's mother then recounted the story of Wu Si's father, who had been a police officer specializing in maritime anti-smuggling after serving in the Navy. He went undercover for ten months under a false name. She recalled his last phone call, which he made when Wu Si was very young.
During that call, his father used a pre-arranged code about buying a "game console" for Wu Si, their secret signal that he had been exposed. He subtly conveyed critical coordinates for Liubu Reef and Luzhuang Reef, along with the speed of smugglers' boats, instructing her to notify "Old Liu" that the coast guard was heading in the wrong direction. She immediately called the police, but it was too late.
Wu Si’s mother speculated that Wu Si’s recent change in behavior stemmed from a deep-seated fear rooted in their family's past. She believed the recent drill exposed him to dangers that made him fearful of subjecting Tang Xin to the same potential fate his mother endured. While she voiced her disapproval of the marriage from a military spouse's perspective to encourage careful consideration, she ultimately gave them her blessing as Wu Si's mother.
Later, a retirement ceremony was held for members of the Marine Corps. Staff Sergeant Wang Jun, Staff Sergeant Li Tianjie, and Private First Class Wu Ke'er were officially discharged. Wu Ke'er expressed her gratitude for the care she received from her comrades and confirmed she would be returning home. The ceremony also honored fallen heroes, emphasizing that all soldiers who wear the uniform are eternal comrades.
Wang Chen, who was retiring due to a foot injury, signed the guest book at the base, where Cheng Yuan had previously signed, "If there's war, I'll return." She then tearfully embraced her comrades, who wished her well and urged her to visit often. At the hospital, Wu Si visited Cheng Yuan, who was also being discharged because his eye injury prevented him from continuing as a sniper.
Cheng Yuan told Wu Si he wouldn't be returning to Blue Blade and dismissed Wu Si's apologies, stating that while his own time as a sniper was over, Blue Blade had many other excellent marksmen, like Yi Nanwang. He affirmed that he had no regrets and would make the same choice again, even if it cost him his sight.
He expressed his desire to spend more time with Wu Ke'er, who had joined the military because of him, and be a normal boyfriend before his vision deteriorated further. Following this, Cheng Yuan formally requested to be discharged. To honor their unbreakable bond and shake the team from their somber mood, Wu Si took a roll call of the entire Blue Blade Special Ops team roster.
He called out every name, including those of the recently discharged Wang Chen and Cheng Yuan, who both responded from where they were, affirming their lasting connection to the unit. Meanwhile, Zong Qing had a meeting about an investigation into an international art smuggling ring. He later met with Tang Xin and tried to persuade her to give Wu Si another chance, explaining that Wu Si was still recovering from his injuries.
Seeing her frustration, Zong Qing revealed a collection of letters Wu Si had written to her. He explained these were "letters of intent," a military tradition where soldiers write to family before dangerous missions, to be delivered with a death notice if they don't return. Zong Qing told Tang Xin that Wu Si began including her in these letters after they started their relationship, preparing for the worst.
He revealed the letters grew longer over time, filled with his unfulfilled dreams and future plans with her. Zong Qing clarified that Wu Si's hesitation stemmed from a lack of faith in himself, not in her, describing dating a soldier as a "test of humanity" and marrying one as an "extreme challenge." In their personal lives, Zong Qing's partner, Lan Yangyang, expressed her desire to have another child but wanted to be more prepared and self-sufficient first.
She also suggested moving, as she felt their current home was filled with memories of their separations. Zong Qing promised they would move wherever she wished once he returned from training. As Zong Qing departed, his father, having been told about the situation by Lan Yangyang, playfully urged him to hurry up with his matchmaking efforts for Wu Si and Tang Xin.
As Wu Si was seeing off his comrades, he received a text message from Tang Xin, stating that if he truly wanted to break up, they needed to meet and discuss it clearly first. Acting on his wish, Cheng Yuan met with Wu Ke'er in a park.
With her now discharged, they reflected on their time in the city and how they rarely had time to explore it together, and he reiterated his desire to spend time with her like a normal boyfriend. Wu Si arrived at the location Tang Xin specified and was led into a beautifully decorated room filled with flowers. Tang Xin stood there, radiant in a wedding dress.
She asked him if she looked beautiful, and he confessed that he had missed her every single day. Tang Xin confronted him about his avoidance, stating that she had read his "letter of intent" and interpreted it as a love letter. She told him to stop writing such letters and instead write her true love letters. She reminded him of his promise to take wedding photos with her in that dress.
When Tang Xin extended her hand, asking him to fulfill his promise, Wu Si hesitated, his hand trembling. Understanding his anxieties after reading his letter, Tang Xin took the initiative. She embraced him tightly, realizing the depths of his unspoken fears and love. She then proposed to him, holding him to his promise to marry her upon his return. Unable to suppress his emotions any longer, Wu Si held her close.
